reinstate
verb (used with object)
to put back or establish again, as in a former position or state.
had reinstated
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past perfectof reinstate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At the end of April, the group said they had reinstated a regional parliament, which had been deemed illegitimate.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
FedEx in September had reinstated its outlook for the year, a move viewed as a sign that some concerns around demand and tariffs impact were easing.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 18, 2025
By January 2023, Meta had reinstated Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, as had X in 2022.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2025
Meta said it had reinstated the lawyer's account and was taking steps to prevent the mistake recurring.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
Snape had reinstated Umbridge’s old decree forbidding gatherings of three or more students or any unofficial student societies.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
